- Many of you have reached out to me to inquire about how to become a POLL WORKER and if it is mandatory to join a local political club/organization. Please note that in accordance with the rules and regulations of the New York City Board of Elections, you may apply directly online here and you may click here for an overview of the various poll worker positions.
- Special Thanks to those of you who attended the forum I sponsored yesterday on "Housing Court, Tenant Rights and Affordable Housing Opportunities." Special thanks to the Hon. Cheryl Gonzales, Housing Court Judge and the Pratt Area Community Council (PACC) for the information they provided.
Find out what's happening in Prospect Heights-Crown Heightswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
- Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network invite you to their 2013 Convention from Wednesday April 3, 2013 - Saturday April 6, 2013. A schedule of events, panel discussions on Gun Violence, Labor, Criminal Justice, Politics, Economic Development, Youth, and Immigration and a list of speakers is attached for your review. Although the conference is free, please visit http://nationalactionnetwork.net/convention-2013/ to register.
Find out what's happening in Prospect Heights-Crown Heightswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
- Community Board #2 is pleased to announce the latest Affordable Housing Opportunity in Fort Greene. Applications are now being accepted for 63 affordable housing rental apartments now under construction at 66 Rockwell Place, also known as 29 Flatbush Avenue, where Fort Greene and Downtown Brooklyn meet. Visit here for more information.
- On Saturday, April 13th, PACC is giving out 200 FREE Trees! Individuals, families and community groups within NYC are eligible to receive a tree for planting on private property only. Trees will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis until supplies run out. Simple tree planting and care instructions come with your free tree. All you need is a place to plant it and access to water. Go to www.nyrp.org/brooklyntrees to reserve your tree in advance.
Rain or Shine * Arrive early as trees will run out quickly! For questions, contact Mike Mitchell at 212-333-2552
- The 2013 Mayoral Election presents voters with a critical decision about our city’s future. What is the next mayor's vision for The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), home to 600,000 New Yorkers? Hear from the candidates at a mayoral forum focused exclusively on the issues affecting the future of public housing and its residents.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
10:30 am
Salvation Army Centennial Memorial Chapel
120 West 14th Street
New York, N.Y. 10011 Moderated by Michael Powell, The New York Times
Register online or call 212-614-5365
